ArtsSoundscape sets the mood for Osaka Expo
Months of work have created a diverse audio background for the international event
Visitors stroll inside the Grand Ring, the iconic centerpiece of Expo 2025 Osaka, on April 13 -- opening day. Speakers inside the massive wooden structure play a specially composed soundscape designed to enhance the immersive experience. © Getty Images
OSAKA -- Like most visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka, I arrive at Yumeshima railway station. We spill out of the ticket barriers and up the stairs, guided by security. Stepping into daylight, we are greeted by a cacophony of Japanese instruments. The soundtrack is like a local festival, instilling a celebratory smile in everyone passing.